Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Dr. Patricia Bath

We continued our unit on Black History today and were excited to learn about Dr. Patricia Bath! Dr. Bath was the first African American to receive a patent for a medical invention. She changed the world of ophthalmology when she invented the Laserphaco Probe which is used to treat cataracts. In her honor we talked about what a trip to the eye doctor may be like. We even had a little fun with the machine used to check and correct eye sight.






Later we made eye charts from mixing two colors together. A great activity for our fine motor development, building color mixing understanding, and following directions.










34 comments:

  1. AWESOME. I myself as an adult did not even know that a BLACK FEMALE invented this. wow

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  2. There are not many things African Americans did not invent.

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  3. I thought there was a print out of the Laserphaco Probe mask?

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  4. I wish we could have a project like this at my school.

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  6. Great ideas! How can I get a print out of the eye machine so the children can use them as props?

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  7. How can I get a print our of the eye machine this will be a great prop in our doctor's office

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  8. Awesome activities. How can I get a print out of the eye machine? shackyjoan@yahoo.com

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  9. Need the print out as well mrsbell213@gmail.com

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  10. Is the print out available? I'd love to use this with my K3 class.

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  11. I'd also love the print out to use with my daughter. Thank you!

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  12. Awesome idea! I am always looking for new and improved ways of teaching my kids. Is the print out available I would love to use it with my pre-k class.

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  13. Same here! I'd love a copy of the templates. natasha.morgan@universalacademy.com

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  14. Great ideas. Please send me a print out. I would love to use it for my P4 class. Thank you for sharing. 777Lhrivera@gmail.com

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  15. How do we get he template for the eye machine printout?
    Schuringt@net.elmhurst.edu

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  16. How do we get he template for the eye machine printout?
    lizzystrutzzz@aol.com

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  17. How do we get the template for the eye machine printout @SRStaton205@gmail.com?

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  18. How do we get the template for the eye machine printout @SRStaton205@gmail.com?

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  19. Hi! This is super cool! I'm Lesson planning for February. How do we get the printout for the eye machine? kzemo@austintrinity.org

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  20. Hi there. Can I get a template for the eye machine printout? I'd appreciate it very much!
    itselizabethle@gmail.com

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  21. Can I please get a template of eye machine at reply2smita@yahoo.com

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  22. Hello Can I have a template of the eye machine please? rica.spriggs@k12.dc.gov

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  23. Hi, did anyone receive the template for the eye machine? kimlwillis15@gmail.com

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  24. Can I please have a template of the eye machine?
    annschupp@yahoo.com

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  25. do you have the print out for the mask @fireflies721@hotmail.com thank you

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    1. Please delete this email, wrong email

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  26. Please remove the comment above this one January 10, 2023 @ 5;19 please and thank you

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  27. Hello! Such a fun hands on learning activity. Could I please get the printout of the mask?
    Chernandez@jackandjillcenter.org
    Thank You,

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  28. I would like a copy of the prints as well. Thanks in Advance merclk@yahoo.com

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  29. May I have the link to the eye probe machine? Thank you! creativekidz.learn@yahoo.com

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  30. How can I get a print of the Laserphaco probe mask? manus514@aol.com

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  31. How can I get a print of the Laserphaco probe mask? akhan215@gmail.com

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